PORTLAND – It is with deep sadness that the family of John R. Profenno “Bob” announce his passing in the early …
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West finds its footing and rolls to Lobster Bowl win
MVP Jamier Rose has plenty of help on both sides as the West takes 41-6 win in the all-star football game.
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Portland should hire some British traffic cops | Letter
Our city needs more strict enforcement of the rules of the road.
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Pedestrian distraction on Portland’s High Street | Letter
I felt at peace with the world while daydream-ambling up High Street’s sidewalk. It was past midday and the sun was reliably moving westerly. My shadow was my faithful companion, cast on the side of passing cars, then pavement, then again cars. It was hypnotic. I was almost sleepwalking, watching my shadow flicker on the […]
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With Midtown project legal battle over, Portland mulls future for Bayside lots
It cost the city $15 million to settle 3 court cases with a Florida developer, but Mayor Mark Dion believes the land is valuable enough that the city will come out on top.
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What has changed in Portland since the racial justice protests of 2020?
Five years after protests sparked calls for change, local activists and officials say some efforts have been stalled, while city leaders say progress has been made.
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2 controversial housing projects in Greater Portland headed to auction
The Mark in Cumberland and a proposal for Hope Avenue in Portland are tied to the same developer, GenX Capital Development, and have run into financial issues.
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What to look for at Lobster Bowl? Offensive fireworks
Both coaches think their combination of top-tier QBs and big-time playmakers will have the scoreboard operator working OT.
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Talk show host Jon Stewart adds second show to Nov. 1 date in Portland
Tickets for the 10 p.m. performance went on sale Friday.
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Portland needs to get on board with new music venue | Letter
Look around the streets of Portland. All we will see are empty storefronts, especially on Congress Street. We’d better wake up or we are going lose a great city. So, let’s get on board with the Portland Music Hall to be run by Live Nation. One thing about Live Nation is it never fails. I […]